Kreiser's citation was co-sponsored by Reps. John Payne, Ron Marsico and David Hickernell.

District officials said Kreiser served for 35 years as a science teacher in Lower Dauphin before retiring in 2011. She has been the head coach of the field hockey team since the 1978-79 season and her teams have won six state titles.

USA Field Hockey described her contributions to the sport by saying: "A member of the National Team from 1972 through 1979, Kreiser has been a part of the USA Field Hockey organization for many years. She has been the head coach at Lower Dauphin High School for 37 years where she has earned over 700 victories in her illustrious career. Kreiser served as the High School Representative on the USA Field Hockey Board of Directors in 1985. She was also the Vice President of National Teams from 1990 through 1993, during which time she was instrumental in the start of Futures Programs. Well respected by others for her sportsmanship and love of the game, Kreiser continues her involvement with USA Field Hockey in many ways."